GEN ST 199: The University Community
Every FIG/TrIG includes a section of GEN ST 199: The University Community, a two-credit course graded Credit/No Credit, designed to assist you in your transition into the UW.
- Classes are facilitated by FIG/TrIG Leaders, experienced undergraduates who serve as guides to the UW.
- Students will get to engage in a variety of conversations on topics ranging from academic planning to campus diversity, with opportunities to engage in on- and off-campus social and extracurricular activities.
Course Objectives
Students participating in the Freshman and Transfer Interest Group will:
- Reflect upon their transition to the university
- Develop a community of peers with similar academic interests and objectives
- Explore various academic and co-curricular opportunities in an effort to inform their educational decision-making
- Begin to understand their role as learners within the larger university, and how that role compares with their previous educational experiences
- Understand the value of being an active participant in the campus community and beyond
Course Requirements
Click here to view the General Studies 199 Course Syllabus and assignment descriptions.
Grading Policy
General Studies 199 is a two-credit course, graded credit/no credit (CR/NC). In order to receive credit, students MUST actively participate in EACH weekly class session and complete assignments.
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